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Contract

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Maintech Recruitment
Northamptonshire
money-bag £35 - £40/hour
Posted: 08 May 2026 (2 days ago)
Closing date: 06 June 2026
Ref: 225079164

Contract Maintenance Engineers – Long term & Ad Hoc Shifts
Locations: Nottingham, Lincoln, Tamworth, Leicester & Northampton

We are growing our Contract Maintenance team at Maintech Recruitment and are looking for experienced contract maintenance engineers across the Midlands and surrounding areas.

We currently have opportunities for multi-skilled maintenance engineers to support both long term assignments & ad hoc shifts, carrying out both reactive and proactive maintenance duties across manufacturing and highly automated environments.

You will need to be electrically biased and hold relevant qualifications to a minimum Level 3 standard.

Rate: £35.00 - £40.00 per hour
Status: Outside IR35

What we are looking for

We value contractors who bring the right attitude as well as the right skills. We are looking for engineers who can:

  • Be reliable — if you commit to a shift, we need to know we can count on you

  • Be transparent — we will always be open and honest, and expect the same in return

  • Hit the ground running and work confidently from day one

  • Problem solve independently and make sound engineering decisions

  • Deliver a consistently high standard of work

Skills and qualifications required
  • Time-served electrical or multi-skilled apprenticeship

  • Minimum City & Guilds, NVQ or BTEC Level 3

  • Strong fault-finding ability on automated machinery

  • PLC interrogation knowledge; basic programming and testing would be a distinct advantage

  • At least 5 years’ experience within manufacturing or highly automated environments maintaining production assets

  • Own hand tools and PPE

  • Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship

What you can expect from us
  • A friendly, approachable and supportive team

  • Honest communication — not every contract is glamorous, and we will always be clear about the environment, expectations and scope before you arrive on site

  • Weekly pay with a simple online timesheet portal

  • Fully vetted inside and outside IR35 opportunities

  • Competitive day rates and long-term working relationships

If this Contract Maintenance Engineer opportunity sounds right for you, please contact Rebecca Williams or Emma Whiting at Maintech Recruitment. Click apply or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Maintech Recruitment – Engineering Great Careers.

Maintech Recruitment is an equal opportunities agency and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of sex, religion or belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, or disability. If you require any additional support during the application process, please contact our team.

Please note that by applying for this role, your data will be processed and stored in line with our privacy policy. Full details are available on our website and a copy can be provided on request.

 

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